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Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

Hi, I have just joined. I have a few mental illnesses, but am especially interested in hearing if there are any diagnosed germophobes or people with hoarding disorder on these forums?

I don't know any germophobes in real life, and would be interested to know how any of you pre-Corona germophobes are doing. Can you find enough sanitiser? If not, what are you using instead? Has your germophobia gone sky-high in this pandemic? Do you find it less or more lonely now that nearly everyone is a self-confessed germophobe?

My germophobia is quite bad - I can't have anyone in my house, and need lots of sanitiser when I go out. E.g. I use it after leaving my house and before I get in the car; again before I touch the steering wheel, again after touching my purse, again before putting my seat belt on, etc. I am struggling to find enough sanitiser. If I run out, I was thinking about diluting some disinfectant and putting it into an old water bottle to take out with me. I had one really bad panic lasting 3 days that was debilitating, due to COVID-19, but after that thankfully my germophobia came back down to normal levels. I guess normal levels are not that great but at least I am used to them!

I am strangely finding it more lonely as a diagnosed germophobe now, and would really like to meet some other germophobes online and hear how you're going. At least I had a friend tell me that I was in a stronger position than him, during this health crisis, as he had trouble remembering to wash his hands, whereas I wash them a hundred times a day already!

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In response to: Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

Re: Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

It's so good to see you dear @NatureLover

It brought tears. I'm so sorry you dropped your bundle. I know you'll pick it up when you can. Focus on you and your needs sweetheart. I sent the messages knowing you receive emails and hoping they might give you a lift.

Your message reminds me I have a friend, I needed that and I am eternally grateful.

Love always and strength and hugs and everything you need right now @NatureLover 🙏💞

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Re: Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

Oh, @Anastasia ! Of course you have a friend 💚

You have lots of people who care about you a lot.

I'm sorry I haven't been here to support you the last 2 days. And that I made you cry...

Are you feeling down and lonely? Sending many warm hugs and much 💚 to warm your heart.

Thanks for your spot-on wishes...sending them back to you as you need them...you're so kind to send the messages, and yes, they warmed my heart

I'm here to listen if you need...I'll keep an eye on my email inbox. 💚

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Re: Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

I'm ok please don't worry. I'm sorry I cried tears cause I am happy to see you, not because you've let me down.

My boy has taken a turn for the worse so I'm hyper vigilant and not getting sleep so teary as a result.

Take care of you @NatureLover, I promise I'll do the same and we'll catch up in due course x

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Re: Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

Oh phew re the tears being happy...

But I'm so sorry to hear your boy has taken a turn for the worse 😞 Oh gosh, I hope you can sleep although I know you will be too worried 😞

Sending wishes for you and your boy @Anastasia 💚

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Re: Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

Hi @Anastasia I'm back on deck now. Did you manage to get any sleep in small snatches? Concerned for you and your boy. Sending wishes and ☕ and 💚

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Re: Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

You're amazing @NatureLover

I'll keep you in my thoughts today and I'm sending you love and best wishes for today at work.

I did sleep thank you, actually soundly surprisingly. I must have needed it. Now just to face the day.

Now I'll go and enjoy your ☕, thank you 😃

☀️🌳💚💛☕🌻🌄☀️

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Re: Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

Dropping by to let you know you’re in my thoughts daily @NatureLover

Hoping today was ok and tomorrow is even better my friend.

💚💛🤸‍♂️💛💚

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Re: Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

Hi @Anastasia , I was so glad to read that you'd been able to sleep that night! How did you sleep last night? And how is your boy???

Thanks for sending wishes, work on Thursday was good although I'm still catching up from being away last week. But it was good to be back.

Rain and cold and gloom here, and the house has got out of control again...lots of housework needed. 😞

When are you next seeing your parents? And have you been able to vist your older son's new house yet?

Here is a morning ☕ for you along with some 🌻🌷 and some 🥐 to start your day 🙂

Much 💚 and wishes.

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@Eve7 wrote:

Dropping by to let you know you’re in my thoughts daily @NatureLover

Hoping today was ok and tomorrow is even better my friend.

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Dear @Eve7 , I was touched to get your message, thank you heaps

I'm not up to doing the cartwheels ( 😄 ) but have pulled myself up to doing OK.

I'm about to go and check out your thread to see how you're doing...hope you're doing OK. Sending much 💛

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Re: Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

Hello @NatureLover and @Eve7

It's so lovely to see you both 🙏

Here's a fresh cuppa for us all ☕☕☕

Thank you for the coffee and croissant NL,

It reminded me I have some in the freezer and so my boy enjoyed croissants for breakfast 😃

Rotten sleep last night, funny dreams and woke with a headache. I think due to having lit the fire last night and too much smoke. My parents came and visited so wanted them to share in ritual. It was the first since surgery and maybe just too much, not sure. Was nice to see them again. They needed help with apps to get their vaccination certificates, so spent most of the time doing that. They're both good to go now ✔️

I have seen son1's house ever so briefly by dropping off a couch, however still haven't seen it all set up.

My boy has just left to spend the day there so I don't want to encroach although I am sitting on the edge of my seat to see both him and his little abode all set up.

He was able to go out last night for the first time in three months or so and I would imagine he made the most of it and will be a bit dusty today 😊

My boy is ok today, excited to be catching up with his brother.

He's very up and down in general but hasn't done anything "silly" to himself for a couple of days.

It's getting closer to his support worker returning to face to face as well as his psychologist so hoping that will provide him with a much needed lift and the right supports. It really is ridiculous that these are not considered essential during a pandemic!

I am happy to hear whilst you aren't cartwheeling, you are ok. It's easy when things get on top of us for the house to suffer. Don't be too hard on yourself, baby steps. You've had a lot going on NL, focus on your needs and the rest will follow.

@Eve7 I hear how difficult it is sharing your new home with S1 and GD, it certainly would be!

Is it long term or just whilst S1 recovers? How is your bird coping, is it becoming less stressful, or much the same?

I read you were having family over on Sunday, that sounds lively Eve, I hope you enjoy.

I have been in bed writing this after taking something for my headache. I will get up and see if by moving it disappears.

I am sending you both love and light and wishes for good things for you over the weekend 🌄☀️💛💚✔️🌼🌳

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